1.   An extended absence by Garciaparra could be devastating, for obvious reasons.

2.   Any extended absence would put the club in a bind.

3.   Based on his recent NFL suspension and his extended unexcused absence from the squad, he failed to meet his obligations.

4.   Duquette said Major League Baseball has yet to give clubs the option to make a roster move in the event of an extended absence for personal reasons.

5.   During his extended absence from weekend rounds on the PGA Tour, Greg Norman did not lose his flair for the dramatic.

6.   His departure or extended absence from the Azerbaijani political scene could have profound consequences for the region.

7.   In regions that have been hard hit by layoffs, school districts are also seeing more teachers returning after extended absences.

8.   On occasion, when she did show up for school, a teacher would spank her in front of the class in corporal acknowledgement of her extended absences.

9.   Tell the local police of extended absences, too, and tell them if a neighbor is using the house or driveway.

10.   The Aggies, reasoned wide receiver Chris Sanders, are not that different from another notable athlete back in the headlines after an extended absence.